Give the big share to work, not to idleness.

What it means

Reward the people who do the work. If the idle get the same share, everyone learns to sit down. Make effort pay, in your team and in your own habits.

The source

"Give the big share to work, not to idleness." This Maori proverb is recorded in Taylor, Te Ika a Maui (1870), Wakatauki no. 2. Translated from the original Maori by Spartan Surfers.

"Maramara nui a mahi, kei riro i a noho."

Original Maori, Taylor, Te Ika a Maui (1870), Wakatauki no. 2. Text read at archive.org.

Who said it

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Questions

What does "Give the big share to work, not to idleness." mean?

Reward the people who do the work. If the idle get the same share, everyone learns to sit down. Make effort pay, in your team and in your own habits.

Who said "Give the big share to work, not to idleness."?

Maori proverb. Source: Taylor, Te Ika a Maui (1870), Wakatauki no. 2.

What is the original Maori?

Maramara nui a mahi, kei riro i a noho. Translated from the original Maori by Spartan Surfers.

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"Give the big share to work, not to idleness." (Maori proverb, Taylor, Te Ika a Maui (1870), Wakatauki no. 2, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/give-the-big-share-to-work-not-to